Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University (MAKÜ) continues to draw attention with its contributions to Turkey's livestock sector. MAKÜ was awarded in the University-Business World Cooperation category with the project “Improved Topical Ointment for the Treatment of Wounds Developed from Microorganism Sources on Animal Foot Skin and Nails” at the 2024-2025 Academic Opening Ceremony organized by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK).
This prestigious award was presented to Rector Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Dalgar and Project Manager Prof. Dr. Mehmet Kale by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and YÖK President Prof. Dr. Erol Özvar at the ceremony held at the Presidential Complex. Representing the university, in addition to Rector Dalgar, Prof. Dr. Yasin Arslan, Prof. Dr. Perihan Ünüvar, Prof. Dr. İsmail Kırbaş, and Senate Student Fatma Derya Arıkan were also present at the ceremony.
This project, deemed worthy of the award, aims to revolutionize the treatment of foot diseases frequently seen in cattle and sheep. This study, led by Prof. Dr. Mehmet Kale, offers an improved herbal formula topical gel for the treatment of issues such as foot wounds, dermatitis, hyperplasia, ulcers, and abscesses, which veterinarians frequently encounter. This natural formula, prepared in collaboration with Prof. Dr. Dilek Öztürk, Prof. Dr. Nuri Mamak, Assoc. Dr. Kürşad Yiğitarslan, Pharmacist Ahmet Ak, and Pharmacy Technician Ramazan Şencan, stands out as an effective solution for the treatment of infection-related and non-infection foot diseases without the need for antibiotic use.
Local and Herbal Solution for Turkey's Livestock Sector
This ointment, produced with local resources and entirely based on herbal ingredients, offers a significant solution in the treatment of foot diseases, which are commonly seen in large farms and occur at a rate of 40%. This product, which has the potential to save labor in the livestock sector by accelerating the treatment process, has been made ready for commercial use in both national and international markets. This innovation by MAKÜ aims to reduce Turkey's dependency on foreign sources in the livestock sector due to its local production and also has the potential to find a place in international markets. The patent process of the product, which has been successfully completed, has been registered by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office and has been introduced to the sector in a way that will increase the use of local products in our country.
MAKÜ Rector Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Dalgar, in his speech at the award ceremony, stated that the university will continue its mission of providing social contribution, responding to the needs of society with scientific research, and supporting the country's development. Rector Dalgar, expressing that this project is an indication of MAKÜ's efforts to produce innovative and local solutions, stated that this contribution to the livestock sector will set an example for other sectors as well.
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